Mango Faces Data Breach, Exposing Customer Information Mango, a global retail leader with over 2,500 branches in more than 120 countries, has recently experienced a data breach involving a third-party service provider, compromising sensitive customer information. The extent of the breach has not been fully disclosed, but Mango issued alerts…
New Malware Threat “WhisperGate” Targets Ukrainian Entities Amid Geopolitical Tensions On Saturday, cybersecurity experts from Microsoft revealed the emergence of a new malware operation identified as “WhisperGate.” This sophisticated form of malware is primarily aimed at government entities, non-profits, and IT organizations within Ukraine, amid escalating geopolitical tensions with Russia.…
Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime NCSC Chief Warns Recent Retail Hacks Should Serve as a ‘Wake-Up Call’ for Cybersecurity Professionals Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • October 14, 2025 The National Cyber Security Centre reports a 50% increase in cyber incidents in the UK, with ransomware as the…
The cybersecurity landscape is increasingly marked by a staggering disparity in the value of personal information on the dark web. In this context, Electronic Health Records (EHRs) command the highest price, selling for upwards of $1,000 each. This is significantly more than a credit card number, which averages around $5,…
Recent reports indicate a worrying trend among ransomware groups that are increasingly employing remote encryption methods in their cyberattacks. This evolution signifies a notable escalation in the strategies utilized by financially motivated actors seeking to amplify the efficacy of their operations. Mark Loman, the Vice President of Threat Research at…
Surge in Data Breaches Across Australia Signals Growing Cyber Threats Australia is experiencing a dramatic rise in data breaches, with a staggering 48% increase reported this year, indicating that cybercriminals are targeting organizations in the region with increasing frequency. This troubling trend is highlighted by data from Cyble’s dark web…
Generative AI is poised to empower individuals to perpetrate advanced phishing attacks, which will only be thwarted by next-generation multi-factor authentication devices. In 2023, ransomware incidents soared to unprecedented levels, resulting in record-breaking damages. Weekly headlines highlighted high-profile organizations such as MGM, Johnson Controls, Clorox, Hanes Brands, and Caesars Palace,…
Trilateral Sanctions Imposed on Russian National Linked to Medibank Ransomware Attack In a coordinated move, the governments of Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have initiated financial sanctions against Alexander Ermakov, a Russian national believed to be behind the 2022 ransomware attack on Australian health insurer Medibank. This…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Surge in Attacks on RMM Tools in 2025: 51 Solutions Identified as Targets Brian Pereira (creed_digital) • October 7, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tools, originally adopted for widespread remote work during the COVID pandemic, are increasingly becoming instruments for cybercriminals. Once…
